LUKA LUAL ARECH BOL
BRIGHTON AND HOVE,East Sussex
Summary
Recent Master’s graduate in International Finance and Economics, with knowledge of economic modelling, quantitative and data analysis and hands-on experience as a Finance Assistant in a banking environment. Strong foundation in financial analysis, international finance, accounting principles, and macroeconomic policy, combined with practical skills in bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, Excel, and compliance procedures. Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to efficient financial operations within a regulated financial institution
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance assistant
Afriland First Bank South Sudan Plc
Juba, Central Equatoria
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Received and processed invoices, ensuring accurate manual entries into the banking core systems.
- Managed petty cash disbursement and conducted weekly reconciliation of the cash payable account for all branches.
- Conducted bank statement reconciliations with 100% accuracy rate, promptly addressing discrepancies and clearing pending transactions on time
- Supported financial reporting and analysis.
- Liaised with the Bank of South Sudan, handling compliance reporting and responding to regulatory queries.
- Supported overall financial operations and ensured adherence to financial regulations and standards.
Procurement and logistics officer
Arech Petroleum South Sudan Limited
Kampala
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Analysing and researching current and new suppliers to understand the availability of products and services, timeframes and the best cost
- Negotiating and renegotiating contracts with suppliers, liaising with other departments to ensure the best products are purchased while ensuring everyone is happy
- Coordinating the transportation of goods to Juba, South Sudan including handling the documentation, paying taxes and fulfilling regulatory requirements to ensure smooth operations
- Led team in drafting procurement policies, ensured company-wide understanding and adoption.
- Managing company and supplier relationships to ensure operations run smoothly
Education
Master of Science - International Finance and Economics
University of Sussex
United Kingdom, England 09.2024 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Makerere University
Uganda, Kampala 08.2019 - 02.2023
Skills
- Economic modelling
- Quantitative Analysis
- Stata and Bloomberg Proficiency
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank and accounts Reconciliation
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Outlook
Affiliations
- Playing football and rugby
- Gym and Aerobics
- Reading and listening to podcasts
Certification
- The Assessment of Sustainability Knowledge (TASK)
Languages
English
Fluent
Dinka
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
References
1. Mr. Donald Dongmo Clotaire
Managing Director, Afriland First Bank South Sudan
+211929549181
donald.dongmo@afrilandfirstbankgroup.com
2.Mr Kenfack Kenbou David
Chief Financial Officer, Afriland First Bank South Sudan
+211923375503
david.kenfack@afrilandfirstbankgroup.com
3.Mr. Bona Bol Bol
Chief Executive Officer,
Arech Petroleum South Sudan Limited
+211926700777
arechpet@gmail.com
Timeline
Master of Science - International Finance and Economics
University of Sussex
09.2024 - 09.2025
Finance assistant
Afriland First Bank South Sudan Plc
03.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Makerere University
08.2019 - 02.2023
Procurement and logistics officer
Arech Petroleum South Sudan Limited
01.2019 - 12.2023